A literature search was undertaken to determine the degree of support for the 26 criteria for successful reading programs developed by the Alabama Right-to-Read program. The report includes a brief history of the development of the criteria, a description of the search process, samples of supported criteria, and a discussion of findings. The…

The purpose of this assessment instrument is to provide a functional tool that allows for: (1) self-study and self-evaluation of the total secondary school physical education program; (2) identification of problem areas; and (3) eventual improvement of the secondary school physical education program. Criteria items are organized under four program…

This is a set of recommendations by a task force of physical educators which establishes guidelines for improving physical education programs in colleges. (CD)

Six of Abraham Flexner's proposals for improving medical education in the early twentieth century are applied to modern teacher education. These include closing some schools, improving admission requirements, recruiting faculty, identifying instructional methods best suited to specific skills, insuring adequate funding, and insuring that teacher…

Lists recommendations for improving 8th grade legal education in areas of course content, organization, teacher preparation, instruction, use of teaching guides and materials, extracurricular activities, and judicial and parental activities. The course demonstrates the advantages of socialist society over its capitalistic counterpart. (KC)

First discusses the history of the Chautauqua as an adult education Institution and its influence on this nation's adult continuing education programs. Then presents the genesis and outcomes of a field trip to the Chautauqua Institution in New York taken by a group of university graduate students and their faculty. (EM)

Analyzes the needs and concerns of junior high school and middle school teachers for the purpose of giving direction to in-service activities. Offers three recommendations for improving inservice activities for junior high school and middle school teachers. (Author/RK)

Discusses practices of several schools in the area of parent involvement. Five types of involvement are identified: (1) basic parental obligations, (2) basic school obligations, (3) parent involvement at school, (4) parent involvement in learning at home, and (5) parent involvement in governance and advocacy. (CH)

Steps in a small business analysis are discussed: understand how company activities interact internally and with markets and suppliers; know the relative importance of controllable management variables; understand the social atmosphere within the company; analyze the operations of the company; define main problem areas; identify possible actions…

Examines some of the purposes of environmental education and suggests teaching strategies related to these purposes. Identifies four target groups of professionals who have different needs within a tertiary education setting. Discusses the defining characteristic, major learning outcomes, useful teaching methods, and overall teaching strategies…

This article places continuing professional education evaluation in perspective and provides practical guidance to practitioners of continuing professional education who wish to improve the quality of their decision making. Examines evaluation methods and procedures, basic guidelines, self-directed learning, program improvement, and impact…

Discusses a plan of action to assist industrial arts teachers with curriculum materials. A survey questionnaire was sent to industrial arts teachers in Michigan and responses are reported concerning source of content for courses taught, source of assistance for improving courses, and how many new topics are being taught. (CT)

The article states that the humanities are vital to the education of every American, and our programs in the humanities need at least as much improvement and support as our programs in the sciences. The importance of teaching the humanities and teaching them well are discussed. Special partnership programs around the country are briefly described.…